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Within one minute of fooling around with the iRig Keys MINI ($79.99) and IK's Sample Tank app ($9.99), I was impressed. The MINI is a small portable 25-key MIDI instrument that you can plug into an iPad or iPhone and then start mixing hooks like a pro in minutes. Pair it up with the IK apps or Garage Band and you will be blown away at how quickly even a novice can start making quality music with this mini compact keyboard.

Thanks to everyone who entered the December 28 iPhone Life Biweekly Giveaway! Every other week we give away amazing prizes, so if you didn't win this time, make sure you enter the January 11 giveaway and tell your friends to enter too!

Each week, the App Store highlights an awesome app at no-charge. This week, Har-mo-ny 3 is free to download. It’s a simple game of colorful puzzle pieces that need to be arranged with their proper color swatches. The game includes tranquil background music for meditation-like gameplay while involving the brain in activity.

When it comes to an iPad Pro, you need a keyboard fitting of the iPad’s ‘pro’ status. While you can find an array of options in lower price points, there are three iPad Pro keyboards that stand out amongst the crowd. They offer the most functionality and most natural typing for the ultimate productivity on the iPad. All within a similar price point, here’s the top three iPad Pro keyboards on the maket.

We brought you a best apps roundup for the iPad Pro a couple weeks ago, but more apps are being optimized for the tablet all the time. While those apps are still amazing and you should definitely give them a try, here’s five more of the best apps for the iPad Pro to sink your teeth into. We’ll feature an epic gaming app for iPad Pro and apps to take your productivity up a notch.

Here's how it works: Every other weekend we raffle off tons of great apps and accessories for FREE then announce the winners through iphonelife.com, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. To enter, go to iPhoneLife.com/giveaways. If you win an app, we will email you the promo code. If you win an accessory, we will ask you for your mailing address.

Funded on Kickstarter, the Canvas Smart Desk ($68) by iSkelter is a gorgeous and functional lap desk for tablets. With notches for your devices carved out, this lap desk is made of beautiful, unstained wood. The Canvas Smart Desk is compatible with all devices, but you’re especially going to want it if you have an iPad Pro. The open slot of the lap desk is cut to fit the iPad Pro perfectly and there’s a slot for the Apple Pencil as well.

Indie developers have once again come together during the holiday season to offer huge discounts on top iOS and Mac apps for new users. Prices are slashed up to 80 percent and include tops apps such as Day One, Tweetbot for Mac, Star Walk, Calendar 5, and Drafts 4. The sale launched December 22 and will only run through Christmas day, so you’ll have to act fast for these awesome app discounts.

Just a quick, last-minute note on a last-minute deal on the iPad mini 3. Best Buy has them for $200 to $250 off, depending on the model. This is my daily device, thanks to the built-in cellular modem, and I recommend it. The price makes it even better, and you can probably get another $100 cash back if you activate it on a two-year contract with most carriers

Stocking stuffers are the most difficult things for me to shop for! I can never find that perfect mix of fun and useful, quality and inexpensive. This year, I've worked extra hard to put together a list of tech gift stocking stuffers that my family will love, and I thought I'd pass it on to you. Here are my favorite 2015 tech gifts that can fit into a stocking:

Looking for some escape time while the in-laws take over the house this holiday season? Maybe just recovering from a football overdose? Here are three titles to grab now before you reach your mental breaking point. Rune Story (free) is the game for mindless maze crawling and baddie destruction for you and a friend. If mind-blowing graphics and TPS award-winning combat is what the doctor ordered, Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade (free) lets you pilot a Warhammer mech knight into epic battle! Finally, find some retro shooter action reminiscent of 90s games like DOOM in Kepler 22 ($4.99). Hack on, oh holiday warriors!

Core games typically deliver an intensely captivating gameplay experience. Though challenging and requiring concentration and practice, core games are enjoyable at every level of play. And core games usually consume a lot of time, simply due to the fact that they are so fun to play. Not everyone will enjoy core games, especially if they are just looking for a quick gaming fix like Words with Friends or Crossy Road can give you. This short list of premium titles features a range of games in a variety of different genres, so there's something here for just about every core gamer's tastes. The following aren't by any means the only core games for iOS but they are some of the best core games for iPhone.

This is the official announcement of the iPhone life Biweekly Giveaway! Be sure to enter the giveaway at iphoneLife.com/giveaways to win prizes, which we'll announce Decmeber 28! We are raffling off tons of great accessories for FREE.

It’s amazing the products you find available for the iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch when you delve into the Internet rabbit hole. A friend recently sent me to a website called Fancy for finding lesser-known gadgets at good prices. Needless to say, I found a lot of awesome gifts, whether you buy them for friends and family or to treat yourself. Featuring gifts that range from the practical to the whimsical, here’s my roundup of great gifts for the Apple lover in your life.

Every once in a while, a brand comes along that seems to have an entire line of quality products that is perfect for a variety of lifestyles. Moshi is that brand right now. Whether you're a budget traveler or a business traveler, there's something for you in this guide of must-have travel accessories for the iPhone and iPad.

Thanks to everyone who entered the December 14 iPhone Life Biweekly Giveaway! Every other week we give away amazing prizes, so if you didn't win this time, make sure you enter the December 28 giveaway and tell your friends to enter too!

If you trust a folio to keep your iPad safe and secure, you want it to be high quality. NewerTech provides peace of mind in various colors with its Original iFolio ($29.99). Made with Brazilian leather, I had a chance to carry one around for awhile to see how I liked it. With built in handle and detachable strap, plus extra cushioned padding, my iPad has been happily snug in its new home.

Just last weekI wrote a review about the new iRig Pro DUO; and now on the heels of the first dual-channel iRig comes another first: the iRig Acoustic ($49.99). The iRig lineup provides electric guitar players what they could previously only get by shelling out serious cash for guitar gear or expensive mixing software. Now IK is extending the unique plugged-in mobile experience of iRig to acoustic guitar players.

Edwin the Duck ($99.99) is the first tech toy for kids that's made me smile (multiple times) while reviewing it. Edwin is a "friend who lives in your child’s hands and on your mobile device in the form of an animated character." By using his free app, you can use Edwin to play educational games, read stories, learn songs, and complete lessons.

The all-new Scosche BoomBuoy™ ($39.99) is the perfect pocket-sized wireless speaker that really packs a punch! Count on rich, crystal-clear, omni-directional sound and up to 7 hours of play time with this IP67 rated, waterproof/dustproof speaker. Compact and incredibly rugged, BoomBuoy is designed for optimum performance in outdoor environments. Just clip it to your backpack or slip it into your pocket and head outdoors! And it floats.